World-Class Wednesdays- Build Your Imagination
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownSince 1989, Puppets Pizzazz has been successfully entertaining children of all ages. Each show is carefully geared to entertain, excite, and educate children. The show is set up as a variety show with over twenty-five professional hand puppets used to perform nine funny songs and humorous skits. In between each act, there is a MC puppet who comes out and tells jokes and riddles. What makes Puppets Pizzazz puppet shows different is that they take popular music from today’s artists and they put a satirical spin on it. Part of our World-Class Wednesdays and our . . . Read More »
Movie Theater Thursday- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Middletown Public LibraryWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)- A boy, Charlie Bucket receives a Golden Ticket and visits Willy Wonka's (Gene Wilder) bizarre chocolate factory with four other children from around the world. Here is the Willy Wonka trailer. Part of our weekly “Movie Theater Thursday” Summer Reading programing series.
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
Middletown Public LibraryLEGO® Junior Maker Club! Make, tinker, build, and explore with LEGO®. The Junior Maker club encourages children and families to take a hands-on, minds-on approach to "making" with the use of LEGO® bricks while tying in a love for reading. Hope to see you there! Made possible by a donation to the library by LEGO® Systems, Inc. and the Association for Library Services to Children.
Storytime and Craft
Middletown Public LibraryExplore action rhymes, songs, and stories. After books, gather with us at the back table for a special activity. No registration is required and siblings are welcome. Infants will have an age appropriate activity instead of a craft. (Recommended for birth-age 6 with a caregiver. 30-45 minute storytime)
World-Class Wednesdays-Build Your Senses
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownWe'll be making masterpieces in the MCSO. Art Education is vital to "building" our children's minds. So this week of programs will be art themed. Part of our World-Class Wednesdays and our Summer Reading Program.
Movie Theater Thursday-Kubo and the Two Strings
Middletown Public LibraryKubo and the Two Strings (2016)- An animated film brimming with stunning visuals. A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past. Here is the Kubo and the Two Strings trailer. Part of our weekly “Movie Theater Thursday” Summer Reading programing series.
Family Yoga
Middletown Public LibraryJoin us for an interactive fabulous way to get fit for the whole family. Yoga, stretching, and coordination. All ages welcome; 30-45 minutes
Book vs. Movie Discussion Group
Middletown Public LibraryThis summer we are having a monthly Discussion Group which will look at some of your favorite books/movies and discuss which one is superior! Thurs. June 15 from 6-7:30 pm- Miss Peregrine's House of Peculiar Children Thurs. July 13 from 6-7:30 pm- The Zookeeper's Wife Thurs. Aug. 17 from 6-7:30 pm- The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Family Game Night
Middletown Public LibraryBring all the kids down (children, teens, and parents) for a fun family game night at the library. We've got lots of fun games to try!
Trivia Saturday
Every week of Summer Reading kids can answer literary trivia questions. The best part is we'll put the books with the answers on a special book cart in the Children's Section. New sheets each Saturday of Summer Reading. Completed trivia sheets earn you an extra ticket for a chance at prizes. And if you like one of the books you can put it on hold and take it home the following week.